Investigators in Bolivia announced the seizure of 8.7 metric tons of cocaine destined for the Netherlands. The cocaine was cleverly disguised on top of a load of wooden floor tiles being transported by truck. It was believed to be the largest cocaine seizure in Bolivia's history, said Eduardo del Castillo, the Bolivian Minister of Government. Bolivian President Luis Arce estimated that the value of the seizure was 526 million dollars, which conerts to 480.2 million euros, if the drugs were sold on the street in Europe.
Russia, China ahead in race for Bolivia's lithium thestreetjournal.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thestreetjournal.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Moscow is making quick inroads in the search for critical raw materials. By wooing Bolivia, Russia, like China, has gained access to one of the world's largest lithium reserves. Germany meanwhile is lagging behind.
Moscow is making quick inroads in the search for critical raw materials. By wooing Bolivia, Russia, like China, has gained access to one of the world's largest lithium reserves. Germany, meanwhile, is lagging behind.
Moscow is making quick inroads in the search for critical raw materials. By wooing Bolivia, Russia is gaining access to one of the world's largest lithium reserves, while leaving others behind.